Let’s face it — Coldplay is not as hot as they once were. Certainly not like when “Yellow,” “Clocks” and “Viva La Viva” — the band’s Grammy-winning single that topped the charts in 2008 — became some ...

Inspiration often comes from the strangest places, which is how a Neil Young impression turned into what would become a bona fide Coldplay classic, scoring the band their first top five hit in their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Coldplay’s "Sparks" goes viral, helping "The Scientist" reach new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Five Coldplay songs reach Billboard's global charts, with two — ...